Construction · Kemmerer, WY

City of Kemmerer

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Kemmerer has a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

95% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$7,275
Back wages owed

City of Kemmerer in Kemmerer, WY has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Kemmerer once. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 20.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,275 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Mimbela Contractors INC in El Paso, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,275 in current penalties.

20.0
violations per inspection
95.0%
of violations were serious
$7,275
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (20.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($7K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Kemmerer.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.105.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMETAL ARTS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1DALLAS WINDOW & GLASS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCCURLEY AND DAY MAS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ATLANTA DEMOLITION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VISION DRYWALL & PAI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2RANGER CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TIMBER TECH FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SIGNATURE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ROY ANDERSON CORP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BRASFIELD & GORRIE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KRIGER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GAC CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DETROIT HOUSING COMM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DIGGES DEVELOPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EMERY SAPP & SONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MILITARY CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LAMBERT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MCWILLIAMS BUILDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6HAWKEYE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3City of Kemmerer, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 20
City of Kemmerer has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

City of Kemmerer in the Construction enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place City of Kemmerer at rank #7,802 of 12,785 employers ($7,275 owed). City of Kemmerer carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #7,802 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($7,275).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $7,275 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Kemmerer Compares

City of Kemmerer's 20.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against City of Kemmerer to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-10-24

Last Inspection

2012-10-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

20.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 20.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

95.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$7,275
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$7,275
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,275

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of Kemmerer owed $7,275 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How City of Kemmerer compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Kemmerer Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 20 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Kemmerer, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

Use City of Kemmerer's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Kemmerer against Mimbela Contractors INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of Kemmerer's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • City of Kemmerer also carries $7,275 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Kemmerer safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Kemmerer's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 1 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Kemmerer have?
City of Kemmerer has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Kemmerer had?
City of Kemmerer has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-24 and the most recent on 2012-10-24. This averages 20.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Kemmerer?
City of Kemmerer has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $7,275 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does City of Kemmerer have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Kemmerer has 19 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has City of Kemmerer been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of Kemmerer, resulting in $7,275 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of Kemmerer operate in?
City of Kemmerer operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if City of Kemmerer owes me wages?
If you believe City of Kemmerer owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $7,275 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does City of Kemmerer's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Kemmerer's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mimbela Contractors INC in El Paso, TX is a similar construction employer with $7,275 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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